Project Manager

Wates Smartspace; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonuses

Training & progression

Job summary

Wates Property Services is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Planned Maintenance and Renewables team covering Carlisle and the wider Cumbria region, including the Lake District, Whitehaven and Workington.

You will oversee delivery of a multi-contract social housing programme, managing scaffolding, Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV and window/door replacement works across occupied stock, ensuring safety, programme and budget.

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience within social housing planned maintenance and/or renewable energy programmes.
• Experience delivering multi-workstream refurbishment, retrofit or decarbonisation projects.
• Knowledge of Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV installations, and external refurbishment works.
• Experience managing scaffolding packages and coordinating specialist subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Managing project delivery across several contracts and workstreams.
• Coordinating subcontractors, site management teams and operational resources.
• Monitoring programme performance and implementing solutions to mitigate risks and delays.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and commercial performance alongside internal teams.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Reviewing project reporting, progress updates and performance metrics.
• Driving continuous improvement and sharing best practice across projects.
• Supporting the successful mobilisation and delivery of future planned maintenance and renewable programmes.

Skills

Project management

Client/stakeholder liaison

Risk management

Budget control

Education

SMSTS qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview
WPS are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Planned Maintenance and Renewables team covering Carlisle and the wider Cumbria region, including the Lake District, Whitehaven, Workington and surrounding areas.

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the successful delivery of a multi-contract social housing programme, managing a combination of planned maintenance and renewable energy works. The scope includes scaffolding, Air Source Heat Pump installations, Solar PV programmes, and window and door replacement projects, delivered across occupied housing stock.

Key Points About the Role

• Managing multiple planned maintenance and renewable energy contracts within social housing.
• Overseeing programmes involving scaffolding, Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV, and window and door replacements.
• Leading operational teams and supply chain partners across live environments.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Building strong relationships with clients, residents and key stakeholders.
• Long-term opportunity within a growing Planned Maintenance and Renewables division.

Key Duties

• Managing project delivery across several contracts and workstreams.
• Coordinating subcontractors, site management teams and operational resources.
• Monitoring programme performance and implementing solutions to mitigate risks and delays.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and commercial performance alongside internal teams.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Reviewing project reporting, progress updates and performance metrics.
• Driving continuous improvement and sharing best practice across projects.
• Supporting the successful mobilisation and delivery of future planned maintenance and renewable programmes.

Experience Required

• Proven Project Management experience within social housing planned maintenance and/or renewable energy programmes.
• Experience delivering multi-workstream refurbishment, retrofit or decarbonisation projects.
• Knowledge of Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV installations, and external refurbishment works.
• Experience managing scaffolding packages and coordinating specialist subcontractors.
• SMSTS qualification (essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Experience with PAS2030/PAS2035 programmes, retrofit delivery, decarbonisation works or other renewable technologies would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Car allowance
• Annual bonuses based on performance
• Long-term career investment and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale social housing and planned maintenance projects.
• Benefits package can be discussed during the recruitment process.

What's Great About Us?

Wates Property Services are part of the Wates Group which is a family-owned business with over 125 years of history. Our Planned Maintenance division is a key area of growth, creating excellent opportunities for career development. We believe in recognising talent from within and are committed to investing in our people through promotion, training and long-term career progression.

Our commitments:

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]